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Amazonite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

6-6.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
FeAs

Amazonite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Sarcopside physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amazonite and Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Amazonite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.